Bills by

Joseph E. Robach

Senator

341 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →robach@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

All bills

341 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score

J5644Senate· Moved Oct 15, 2012· Referred to finance
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Monroe Community College
Joseph E. RobachFinance Committee
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S6341Senate· Signed Sep 7, 2012· Signed chap.453
Authorizes the SLA to issue company permits for certain vehicles over sixty-five thousand pounds
Authorizes the SLA to issue company permits for certain vehicles over sixty-five thousand pounds.
Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor
Signed into law
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S7637Senate· Signed Aug 27, 2012· Signed chap.447

Relates to prescription drug reform; repealer

Enacts the Internet system for tracking over-prescribing (I-STOP) act and creates a prescription monitoring program registry (part A); relates to prescription drug forms, electronic prescribing and…

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7782Senate· Vetoed Aug 17, 2012· Vetoed memo.150

Relates to the cost effectiveness of consultant contracts by state agencies

Relates to the cost effectiveness of consultant contracts by state agencies; defines "consultant services".

Joseph E. RobachVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S7307Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.428

Relates to the transfer of certain funds to the Brockport fire district

Relates to the transfer of certain funds to the Brockport fire district from the village of Brockport and the Sweden Fire Protection District and the Clarkson Fire Protection District upon the…

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6740Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.362

Relates to a health insurance demonstration program for early retirees

Relates to a health insurance demonstration program for early retirees.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S1315Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.367

Relates to agreements between brewers and beer wholesalers

Permits brewers with a certain annual volume and with a certain percentage of sales to terminate an agreement with a beer wholesaler without having good cause; requires payment of fair market value…

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7747Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.261

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state correctional officers and certain other employees; appropriation; repealer

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state correctional officers and certain other employees employed within the state department of corrections…

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7728Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.109

Establishes a beer production tax credit for beer produced within the state by a taxpayer that is registered as a distributor; repealer

Establishes a beer production tax credit for beer produced within the state by a taxpayer that is registered as a distributor.

Lee M. ZeldinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7614Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.257

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of state officers and employees who are members of the security supervisors unit; repealer; appropriation

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of state officers and employees who are members of the security supervisors unit; repeals certain provisions of the…

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S6466Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.214

Authorizes a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse or emergency medical technician to act as a designated camp health director

Authorizes a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or emergency medical technician to act as a designated camp health director or to provide…

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7740Senate· Signed Jul 9, 2012· Signed chap.102

Prohibits bullying and cyberbullying in public schools

Prohibits bullying and cyberbullying in public schools.

Stephen M. SalandSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7490Senate· Signed Jun 29, 2012· Signed chap.88

Extends provisions of chapter 557 of the laws of 2001 relating to pre-need funeral services

Relates to pre-need funeral services and provides that the department of financial services will conduct a study of pre-arranged funeral services and goods.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7522Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a10292a

Relates to conferring a state seal of biliteracy for students who achieve certain criteria in the language arts

Relates to conferring a state seal of biliteracy for students who achieve certain criteria in the language arts.

Joseph E. RobachOn the Senate floor

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S7351Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Increases civil and criminal penalties for failure to pay wages or to differentiate the rate of pay based on sex

Increases civil and criminal penalties for failure to pay wages or to differentiate the rate of pay based on sex; directs the commissioner of labor to study and report upon wage differential among…

Betty LittleRules Committee

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S6431Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits the possession, sale, offer for sale, trade or distribution of shark fins

Prohibits the possession, sale, offering for sale, trade or distribution of shark fins.

Mark GrisantiRules Committee

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S5500Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes students to carry epinephrine and an epinephrine auto-injector in school

Authorizes students to carry epinephrine and an epinephrine auto-injector in school.

Michael H. RanzenhoferEducation Committee

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S4921Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits bullying on school property and at school functions and enacts the "Law to Encourage the Acceptance of All Differences (LEAD)"

Prohibits bullying on school property and at school functions and enacts the "Law to Encourage the Acceptance of All Differences (LEAD)".

Stephen M. SalandRules Committee

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S3749Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to prescription prices and pharmacies for injured employees

Relates to prescription prices and pharmacies for injured employees.

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S3093Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to the cost effectiveness of consultant contracts by state agencies

Relates to the cost effectiveness of consultant contracts by state agencies; defines "consultant services".

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S709Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides for initiative and referendum in New York State for the People as electors to propose or reject laws and submit amendments to the state constitution

Provides for initiative and referendum in New York State for the People as electors to propose or reject laws and submit amendments to the state constitution.

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S355Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides energy efficiency performance standards for general purpose lighting products

Provides energy efficiency performance standards for general purpose lighting products.

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S7519Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Substituted by a10216a

Authorizes the city of Rochester school district to require kindergarten attendance

Authorizes the Rochester city school district to require kindergarten attendance.

Joseph E. RobachOn the Senate floor

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S489Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to real property tax credit for volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer ambulance companies

Provides a real property tax exemption up to 10%, not in excess of $3000, at local option, for volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer ambulance companies; applies to counties of 734,000 to…

Joseph E. RobachReal Property Taxation Committee

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S7802Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to continuing education for licensed persons and qualifications for independent adjusters

Relates to claims for loss or damage to real property; creates continuing education requirements for licensed persons and qualifications for public and independent adjusters; allows for a revocation…

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S7671Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2012· Referred to social services

Enacts the "public assistance integrity act" to prohibit sale or purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or lottery tickets with public assistance benefits

Enacts the "public assistance integrity act" to prohibit the sale or purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or lottery tickets with public assistance benefits; prohibits the use of public…

Tom LibousSocial Services Committee

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S3645Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2012· Referred to correction

Enacts "Brittany's Law" requiring registration of violent felony offenders

Enacts "Brittany's Law" requiring registration of violent felony offenders; sets forth duties of the division of criminal justice services; establishes a special 900 telephone number; requires the…

Joseph A. GriffoCorrection Committee

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S734Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Referred to children and families

Provides that certain camps may make inquiries of and be provided with information from the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment

Provides that certain camps may make inquiries of and be provided with information from the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment to determine if any person who may have contact…

Joseph E. RobachChildren And Families Committee

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S714Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates computer sex crimes against children

Creates computer sex crimes against children and makes it a violent felony offense when a person is convicted of a computer sex crime and the underlying crime is against a child.

Joseph E. RobachCodes Committee

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S562Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires investigating officers to field test and test blood alcohol levels of all drivers involved in auto accidents where serious physical injury or death occur

Requires investigating officers to field test and test blood alcohol levels of all drivers involved in auto accidents where serious physical injury or death occur; imposes rebuttable presumption of…

Joseph E. RobachTransportation Committee

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S494Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Referred to codes

Adds additional objects which a person would be guilty of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the 2nd degree if he or she knowingly possesses or sells such object

Relates to adding additional objects which a person would be guilty of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree if he or she knowingly possesses or sells such objects.

Joseph E. RobachCodes Committee

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S4129Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2012· Amend and recommit to labor

Relates to payment of independent contractors

Relates to payment of independent contractors and authorizes the department of labor to investigate complaints, make claims for compensation, assess liquid damages, civil penalties and criminal…

Martin J. GoldenLabor Committee

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S7078Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2012· Substituted by a10041b

Relates to wild and exotic animal protection

Relates to wild and exotic animal protection; prohibits release of such animals; requires owners of exotic animals to pay for costs associated with animal recapture.

Mark GrisantiOn the Senate floor

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S2491Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2012· Referred to education

Requires schools to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Requires schools to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

James S. AlesiEducation Committee

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S7446Senate· Moved Jun 13, 2012· Substituted by a10095

Allows body piercing with parental or guardian consent for persons under the age of 18

Allows body piercing with parental or guardian consent for persons under the age of 18.

Joseph E. RobachOn the Senate floor

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S4880Senate· Moved Jun 13, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

Establishes a motor fuel and Diesel motor fuel holiday tax credit to be taken against personal income taxes for certain summer holiday weekends

Establishes a motor fuel and Diesel motor fuel holiday tax credit to be taken against personal income taxes for certain summer holiday weekends.

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S3289Senate· Moved Jun 13, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to higher education

Establishes the nurse practitioners modernization act

Establishes the nurse practitioners modernization act which allows the practice of registered professional nursing by a certified nurse practitioner to include diagnosis and performance without…

Catharine YoungHigher Education Committee

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S733Senate· Moved Jun 13, 2012· Amend and recommit to codes

Authorizes the personal appearance of crime victims at the parole hearings of the offender

Requires that the district attorney inform the victim of a crime of such victim's right to personally or by representative appear, where the crime victim is deceased or is mentally or physically…

Joseph E. RobachCodes Committee

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